1816 13th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Washington
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1816 13th St Nw,Washington, DC 20009
$2,395,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 2,301 sq. ft.
  • Townhouse
  • Active
Listed by: brian smith
Office: ttr sotheby's international realty
MLS#:DCDC2284978
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$2,395,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,040.85

About this home

Built in 1891 and just under 17.5 feet wide, this distinguished Victorian row home at 1816 13th Street NW is a notable residence within the Greater U Street Historic District. The home was the residence of teenage Duke Ellington and his family from 1915 to 1917, a formative period during which he formed “The Duke’s Serenaders.” Fully renovated in 2023, the home offers versatile living spaces, with a gracious front bay, formal living and dining rooms, and a rare rear TV room providing additional space for everyday living or entertaining. A commercial-grade appliance package complements the updated kitchen, while the historic character and proportions of the original home remain central to its appeal. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath main residence features en-suite bedrooms on the upper levels. A one-bedroom, one-bath English basement apartment provides flexibility for guests, extended family, or potential rental income. Outdoor spaces include a rear garden with two-car...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1900
  • Subdivision & Development:OLD CITY #2
  • Listing ID #:DCDC2284978
  • Added:5 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 08, 2026 at 02:05 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Dining Description:Dining Area
  • Bathrooms Description:Primary Bath(s)
  • Kitchen Description:Breakfast Area, Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Gourmet, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:English, Fully Finished
  • Living area:2,301 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C
  • Heating:Electric, Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1900
  • Building area:2,301 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.05 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Victorian
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Exterior Features:Balconies- Multiple, Exterior Lighting, Porch(es), Roof, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Foundation Description:Permanent
  • Levels:4 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,395,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,040.85
  • Tax amount:$13,994 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading
  • Amenities:Bay/Bow Windows, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Recessed Lighting, Security System, Smoke Detector, Window Treatments

Parking

  • Parking description:Private

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